An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
Tag: anagama
Translates “cellar kiln”—Traditional Japanese kiln evolving from the bank-kiln, and featuring a long, swelling inclined tubular ware chamber, with lower extreme serving as firebox. Characteristically produces heavy flame-flashing and residual-ash effects. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Using Vinyl Masking and Sandblasting to Create Textured and Patterned Wood-Fired Pottery
In this article from the Ceramics Monthly archives, David Bolton explains and demonstrates his use of vinyl sign masking to add … Read More
Circular Logic: Using Balloons as Molds for Spherical Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture
If you’ve ever wanted to build a round ceramic sculpture, but working on the potter’s wheel is not your cup … Read More
The Mobile Anagama: A Wood Kiln on Wheels
Picture this: a mobile anagama; literally a wood-burning kiln specifically designed to fit into a custom trailer, allowing it to … Read More
Gallery Guide 2018
1 Peter Pincus’ The Many Few Minus Two, 17 in. (43 cm) in height, colored porcelain, at Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Courtesy of Sherry Leedy. 2 Marty Fielding’s teapot, 8¾ in. (22 cm) in width, handbuilt cone 3 red clay, underglaze, glaze, at Schaller Gallery in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Courtesy of Schallery Gallery. 3 Kyle and Kelly Phelps’ The Fall of John Henry, 28 in. (71 cm) in height, clay, wood, 2014. 4 Tom and Ginny Marsh’s Casserole, 10 in. (25 cm) in diameter, stoneware, 1970s. 3, 4 At the Canton Museum of Art in Canton, Ohio. Courtesy of Canton Museum of Art.
Alabama
Red Dot Gallery, 1001 Stuart St., Birmingham AL 35209; scott@reddotgallery.com; www.reddotgallery.com; 205-870-7608. Primarily exhibiting contemporary ceramics; … Read More
From Flat to Round: Screen Printing Glaze Patterns onto Pottery
Today, I am going to share a ceramic decorating technique that was adapted from another artistic process: screen-printing textiles. Printing … Read More
Wood Fired Pots Without the Wood Kiln
Wood firing clay is an exciting endeavor and if you ever have a chance to participate in a wood firing, … Read More
Studio Visit: Vincent Massey
After graduating from West Surrey College of Art in Farnham, England, in 1982, I set up my first studio, converting … Read More
3 Professional Studio Potters Share Advice For Aspiring Ceramic Artists
The insights that self-employed studio potters share about the decisions that made their careers possible are always informative. That is … Read More
Studio Visit: Logan Wannamaker
My studio is located outside Taos, New Mexico, on the way to the Taos Ski Valley and an hour and … Read More
